Congresswoman Hayworth to Host Hudson Valley Jobs Fair

Scheduled to attend Hayworth’s jobs fair are Hudson Valley employers seeking new hires in a wide range of fields including health care, manufacturing, technology, financial and retail agencies.  Employment assistance organizations will also be present to provide career counseling and advice.  In addition to meeting with prospective employers, job seekers are encouraged to participate in a variety of workshops and informational seminars focusing on interview skills, resume writing, networking and job search information.

More information on participating employers, supporting organizations and seminars can be located on Congresswoman Hayworth’s website at http://hayworth.house.gov/jobs. A list of confirmed employers who are registered to participate, as well as the schedule of seminars and workshops, can be found below.

Who: Congresswoman Nan Hayworth, M.D. (NY-19)

What: Jobs Fair hosted by Congresswoman Nan Hayworth, M.D.

When: November 14, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Congresswoman Hayworth to make opening remarks 9:15 a.m.

Where: Fishkill Recreation Center, 793 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524

Note: If you are an employer interested in participating, please contact Maureen Natrella at (845) 206-0738

               or Maureen.Natrella@mail.house.gov.

Participating Employers/Organizations:

Adams Fairacre Farms

Advanced Reconnaissance

Alorica

Ambit Energy

Beacon Dental

Brenner Builders and Associates, Inc.

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation

Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam Inc.

Express Pediatrics

Fidelis Care

Flant Inc.

Gold’s Gym Hudson Valley

Health Quest (Putnam Hospital Center/Vassar Brothers Med. Center/ Northern Dutchess Hospital)

Healthy Home Energy and Consulting

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Hudson Valley Hospital Center

Integrated Financial Partners, Inc.

Janitronics

Manpower

Marist College

Mount Kisco Medical Group

MTA Metro-North Railroad

Northern Westchester Hospital

Peace Corps

Phelps Memorial Hospital

Precision Pipeline Solutions

Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute

St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital

Time Warner Cable

U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Reserve

U.S. Army

U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Wingate Healthcare

WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

Scheduled Seminars and Workshops:

·      9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – “Advanced Interviewing Techniques and Job Search Strategy for a Challenging Job Market,” presented by Carol Heady and Ellyn Enisman

·      10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – “Putting Your Best Foot Forward – Perspective from the Recruiter,” presented by Gordon McAleer

·      11:30 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m. – “Developing Brand Recognition in Your Job Search,” presented by Rob Zanfardino

·      12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – “End Procrastination NOW,” presented by Skip Wesiman

·      9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Re-tooling your skills with Ridley-Lowell,” offering resume critiquing located on the job fair floor, presented by Katrina Gobins

·      9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – “How to Manage Stress in Uncertain Times,” located on the job fair floor, presented by Ellen Smith